Jul 26, 2024
Milton responds after loss of grant funding for wastewater project
The City of Milton notes that “significant” progress has been made on its water reclamation project but announced changes to the overall scope of the work after losing nearly $9 million in federal grant funding due to “unavoidable delays.”
Jul 25, 2024
‘Flying’ mayor of Milton, former Santa Rosa County commissioner, passes away
Byrd Mapoles, a former Santa Rosa County commissioner, and the former “flying” mayor of Milton, passed away on July 25.
Jun 20, 2024
UPDATE: Child hit by vehicle at restaurant in Milton
A child has been transported to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, Jillian Durkin with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Jun 17, 2024
Milton mayor vows not to resign until at least November, despite citing depression, anxiety related to position amid open records lawsuit
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay said she has considered resigning from her position but has no plans to do so until at least November, despite the impact the position has had on her health amid an open records lawsuit ongoing against her.
Jun 12, 2024
‘The Vivarium is open:’ Butterfly house receives 65 day extension for stormwater management plan
After a back-and-forth that involved several public speakers, the Milton City Council voted to approve a 65-day extension for the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center to come up with a stormwater management plan.
Jun 12, 2024
‘I had stroke level blood pressure:’ Milton mayor returns from FMLA leave, explains absence and addresses ongoing lawsuit with city
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.
Jun 8, 2024
Milton man dies in ATV crash
A 45-year-old from Milton died in an ATV crash Saturday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.
Jun 7, 2024
Vivarium at butterfly center remains closed with city of Milton set to discuss possible extension for stormwater management plan
By Marlo ScafeSpecial to the Press Gazette The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center is seeking a new six-month extension for its stormwater management plan, and until further action from the Milton City Council, the organization’s vivarium is closed to the public. Milton City Council members were divided in their last meeting on May 16 […]
May 28, 2024
GoFundMe page started to help pay for funeral expenses for Milton woman who died on Interstate 10, dog still missing
On May 21, Joseph Morrison said he and his wife, Porcha Phillips, had sat down to go over their finances. The couple had been homeless for a few months, and they were saving up to finally reclaim a place of their own.
May 20, 2024
Spears named next Milton city manager
Ed Spears was named the new manager for the city of Milton at a special called meeting Monday night. The council voted 8-0 in favor of hiring Spears, who will take over when current city manager Randy Jorgenson retires on Aug. 29. For now, he’s the city manager in waiting, giving him time to train […]